by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 10, 2025 | Child Custody, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence, DUI, Family Law, Firm Update, General, No Contact Order, OVWI, Press Release, Protection Order
On June 7, 2025, Attorney Marc Lopez co-presented at the Indiana State Bar Association’s Solo & Small Firm Conference, leading a CLE session titled: What You Don’t Know Can Kill Your Case: The Intersection of Family and Criminal Law. Co-presenting alongside...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 9, 2025 | Defenses to Criminal Charges, Expungement
Getting your criminal record expunged in Indiana isn’t just about wiping the slate clean—it’s about reclaiming your future. Whether you’re applying for a job, trying to rent an apartment, or volunteering at your kid’s school, your record can come back to haunt...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Jun 3, 2025 | Alcohol, BMV, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
If you’ve been arrested for a DUI in Indiana, whether your driver’s license is immediately suspended depends on several factors. A suspension typically occurs if you tested at or above the legal limit (0.08 BAC) via breath or blood test, or if you refused chemical...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 30, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI, SDP
In the State of Indiana, a DUI arrest can lead to an immediate license suspension. It doesn’t matter that you haven’t been convicted of anything. If a certified chemical test reveals an alcohol concentration equivalent that’s greater than the legal...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 29, 2025 | Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, General, Search and Seizure
It’s late. There’s a knock at the door. You open it a crack, and suddenly there’s a boot wedged between your door and the frame. One wrong move, and you’re being charged with assaulting an officer. Sound far-fetched? It’s not. In just five minutes, you can learn the...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 27, 2025 | Alcohol, Criminal Charges, Defenses to Criminal Charges, DUI, OVWI
Facing a first-time DUI in Indiana can be nerve-wracking, but jail time isn’t a certainty—especially if the offense is a basic Class C misdemeanor, with a BAC under 0.15, no accident, and no reckless behavior. Indiana law allows for varying degrees of DUI charges,...